Summary
August's transmission line leak showed Tualatin runs on one pipeline from Portland with no backup that can meet full daily demand. Public Works wants to start serious planning for a backup supply identified in the 2023 Water Master Plan — a big, costly decision coming within the next year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost estimate yet for a full backup supply connection, though some planning funding is already in the CIP.
Every Tualatin water customer gains resilience against a future line break or regional disruption.
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